MOBAs are multiplayer online battle arenas, PvP-centric, non-persistent online games that share some but not all mechanics in common with traditional MMORPGs. We formerly categorized MOBAs as “Not So Massively” games. You may also be interested in our Multiplayer category for other multiplayer online games that aren’t fully massive. [Follow the MOBA tag’s RSS feed]
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Twitter teasers suggest Amazon’s Breakaway probably isn’t what we’re hoping it is
If you're still hungering for savory facts about Breakaway, Amazon Game Studios' soon-to-be-revealed game that's scooped up so many MMORPG developers in Seattle, welp, that dinner...
Bloodline Champions spinoff Battlerite hits Steam early access
Earlier this year, Bloodline Champions' original developer, Stunlock Studios, announced a spiritual successor: Battlerite. That MOBA has now gone live on Steam's early access...
The MOP Up: The Division opens its public test server (September 25, 2016)
The MMO industry moves along at the speed of information, and sometimes we’re deluged with so much news here at Massively Overpowered that some...
The Stream Team: Ascending SMITE’s charity challenge rankings
You always have to start at the bottom, but MassivelyOP's MJ doesn't plan on staying there! No, she has plans to ascend SMITE's charity...
League of Legends promises more revenue sharing and stability for pro teams
There's no question that League of Legends is making serious bank with its dominance of the esports scene and its staggering monthly user base....
The Stream Team: Starting SMITE’s charity challenge
What's harder than winning a match? How about finding a time everyone on the team can actually play! MassivelyOP's MJ is really excited to...
Heroes of the Storm goes full StarCraft with Machines of War
These days, it might feel as if Blizzard is all about one very specific game that involves worlds, wars, and angry things on fire....
Paladins’ Todd Harris rebuts ‘Overwatch clone’ allegations
A lot of folks who'd never paid Hi-Rez's new shooter/MOBA Paladins any mind started paying attention to it last week when it soared into open...
UK courts prosecute first-ever case involving online video game gambling
A British court case have arisen recently concerning gambling and online gaming that could set precedents for such future activities.
In the UK, two men have...
The MOP Up: Batman invites you to his gala (September 18, 2016)
The MMO industry moves along at the speed of information, and sometimes we’re deluged with so much news here at Massively Overpowered that some...
Here are the virtual goodies BlizzCon attendees will take home in November
If you're headed to BlizzCon this year -- virtually or in the flesh -- you're surely anticipating the swag, much of which comes in...
Blizzard will let you change your name on Battle.net (for $10)
So let's walk back through this procedure. You had to choose a name for yourself on Battle.net because you wanted to play World of...
Skyforge brings in new MOBA-like PvP mode
Hey kid! Want a little MOBA in your MMO? It won't be the first time that something like this has happened, but Skyforge has just...
Paladins hits open beta on Steam today – pick up a Cassie key from Hi-Rez and MOP
It's official: Hi-Rez's shooter hybrid Paladins is leaping into open beta on Steam today, complete with Steam achievements!
"Some of the newest features of the Paladins...
The Daily Grind: Do MOBAs and shooters compare with modern MMORPGs when it comes to social play?
Last month in an Overthinking topic, Massively OP's Andrew Ross issued what I thought was a provocative opinion:
"I'd argue Heroes of the Storm, Hearthstone,...
Perfect Ten: The worst-squandered IPs in online gaming
There are always going to be differences in opinion about what should be done with an IP based upon a franchise. That's just natural....
League of Legends’ newest champion is a tree that will hug you
The cat is out of the bag and has scampered up the tree, as news of League of Legends' newest champion has been confirmed.
Ivern,...
DragonCon 2016: Richard Garriott on why Shroud of the Avatar will steal your life
Do you know that feeling when you come across a game that has most, if not all, of your dream features -- even the...
League of Legends boasts 103 million monthly players
League of Legends has a lot to brag about today as its parent company, Riot Games, turns 10 years old: The studio just announced...
Blizzard offers in-game goodies for purchasers of the Warcraft movie Blu-ray
In the event you missed the movie in theaters but still eagerly want to see the film that critics called "a real mess," "overly...
